The highly anticipated Club World Cup semi-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid will see three key players missing due to suspension.
Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), Willian Pacho, and Lucas Hernandez (both PSG) have all been ruled out of Wednesday night’s decisive fixture following red card incidents in the previous round.
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PSG Hit by Double Suspension Blow
PSG will have to navigate the semi-final without Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez, who both received straight red cards during their dramatic victory over Bayern Munich.
On Tuesday, FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee confirmed that the duo has been handed two-match bans, effectively ending their participation in this year’s Club World Cup.
Real Madrid Also Affected
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen will also miss the clash after being sent off in stoppage time during their 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. However, Huijsen received a one-match ban, meaning he could return if Madrid advances to the final.
Chelsea Awaits in the Final
The winner of this high-stakes semi-final will face Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. The Blues booked their spot after a convincing 2-0 win over Fluminense.
With both PSG and Real Madrid missing key defensive players, Wednesday’s match promises to be an intense battle as both European giants aim for Club World Cup glory.
Key Takeaways:
- PSG’s Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez suspended for two matches.
- Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen banned for one match.
- Winner to face Chelsea in the 2025 Club World Cup final.
